Fault Finding

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April 15, 2013

"Fault Finding"

Scripture Reading:
Hebrews 12:15 (HCSBO)  Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many.

Devotional Reading:

No one refined the art of faultfinding better than the Nazis.  Wanting to justify their warmongering, they implemented a plan to stir up public, focused, negative sentiments toward the Jews.  Out of their hatred for Jews, the Nazis created a propaganda machine to play the blame game for them.  Media ploys such as this effectively distracted the German people and much of the world from Hitler's primary goal:  world domination.  The rejection of others can have far-reaching implications.  Throughout the world, racial prejudice is responsible for the annihilation of millions.  By any measure, racial prejudice is satanic.

The spirit of rejecting others fosters ungodly pride.  As a result, we begin to think of ourselves as being different--better than others.  This pride is expressed in a variety of ways.
    -  Others are to blame for my condition

    -  I would be successful if it weren't for them

    -  My life is ruined because of them.

    -  If others will join me in carrying this offense, I can be justified.

    -  I was run off, but I am better than they are.

    -  Things have changed; I don't know were I fit in...

    -  I won't give them the satisfaction 

 

Do you desire to be rid of these divisive demonic spirits?  Be honest before God and speak the prayers from your heart.  Remember, holding bitterness in your heart not only defiles your life but also negatively impacts those around you.  Are you better than a mere shepherd boy, David?  He had the ability to blaspheme and strike down the Lord's anointed, but he said, "who am I that I should raise my hand against those God's has appointed over me."  I challenge you to remember the words of David when dealing with a boss, an elected leader, a supervisor and your pastor.  Are you more righteous than David?  Get far away from those who blaspheme the Lord's anointed...!

Keep the Son in your eyes,
Pastor Ben J Lahay 
Galatians 2:20